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Practical Working of the Law.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE Tribune of to-mor-
row will say: Inquiries made by Bradstreet's
as to the effect of the operation of the interstate
commerce law make afavorable return as rule
Cotton piece goods of the new classification
under the law. suffer nominal advance of so
per cent Leading grocery staples are affected
variously, the principal change being an ad-
vance of sugar rates from Is to 25 cents per
100 from New York to Chicago. Hardware and
cutlery suffer an advance of 5 cents. while heavy
forms Of iron and ore are and 10 cents lower
While the rate pig-iron is apparently left
unchanged, the rate is actually increased,
because the old tariff was not
maintained. A good illustration of
nominal decline in rates under the new law,
accompanying heavy actual increase. may be
found in the charges on lumber from Buffalo to
New York city. Prior to April the rate was
IL cents, and the rate at present is IA cents.
The point to the complaints from lum Der ship
cut, Jan. to April 4, to cents.
Against this figure 13 cents heavy advance.
The changes in the rail rates on leading articles
shipped from Philadelphia to interior points do
not differ materially from those on New YORK
west bound shipments. As regards Boston the
principal effect of the law is the abolition of the
lower rate on export grain allowed to
that port. and the point will probably
be laid before the commission. The Pacific
which they took at the outset, but even their
rates on wool from San Francisco to Boston are
SO high as to prevent land shipments. At Chi
cago the most notable effect the falling off
in east-bound shipments from II 900 tons the
week before last to 16,0 900 tons last week.
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Rough Treatment of Mormon Missionaries.

RALEIGH, N. c., April ia party of Nor
mon elders came from Tennessee into the west
ern part Of this State some weeks ago. They
at once began work in making converts, partic.
ularly among women This created great in
dignation on the part of people in parts of Bun
ton. fully Differed, has been effected for the
expulsion of these Mormons. The latter have
been duly notified in writing to leave immedi
ately. If they do not do so, tar and feathers
will be used, and perhaps worse punishment
will be inflicted. The people are in earnest
and are determined to expel them. Parties Of
Mormons have boen at work in the mounta
section here and there. Some of them were
nearly beaten to death and driven into Georgia
by the indignant people,
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upon in connection with the discovery
than number Of the preferred
creditors persons who, to say
the least, do not possess the highest confidence
of business circles prominent Judgment
holder is Daniel Lorng who was heavily in
volved in the notorious Fund. W" swindle on
the Board of Trade. The meeting adopted
resolution advising all creditors to combine and
raise a fund and employ counsel to fully nvesti-
gate the suspicious failure and determine
whether it is legitimate or steal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-16

Sioux CRY. Ia, April 15.-Judge Pendleton
occupied nearly the entire day with his argu-
ment for the defense in the Haddock case, clos
ing about P. NJ. After an exhaustive review of
the entire case, in which the testimony of each
material witness was analysed aud brought
forcibly before the jury. he closed the case for
the defense, and followed by Hon. NJ D.
O'Connell for the State, who talked about two
hours and up to the hour of adjournment. 1t is
thought that he will finish by noon tomorrow
and that the case will be given to the jury in
the afternoon
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Killed by Lightning.

YoUNGsTowN. O., April ia terrific thun-
der and hail passed over Miles, O.. at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon Mrs. Michael Maloney,
aged forty, struck dead by lightning while
standing at an upstairs window. Her husband
was knocked down. and seriously but not fatally
injured. A cat standing at his feet was killed
Mrs. Maloneys face and neck were backened
like ebony.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-16
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.


WASHINGTON, April 16, A. NJ.
For Indiana-Fair weather; northwesterly
winds, becoming variable; stationary tempera-
ture.
For West Virginia-Slichtly cooler, fair
weather; northwssterly winds
For Ohio-Fair weather, preceded by occa-
sional showers in the northern portion; westerly
winds, becoming variable slight changes in
temperature.
For Illnois-Fair weather; northerly winds,
becoming variable; stationary temperature.
For Eastern Michiean-Local rains. followed
by fair weather; northwesterly winds; nearly
stationary temperature
For Western Mchigan-Fair weather; north
erly Winds becoming variable; stationary, fol-
lowed by slowly-risnc temperature.
For Wlsconsin-Fair weather; northerly
winds, becoming variable; stationary tempera-
ture.
Local Weather Record.
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GENERAL RAILWAY NEWS.
What Auditor Morris Says Concerning the
Accounts of Agent Dncgett.

CHICAGO, April 10 Travelling Auditor r. r.
Morris. of the Panhandle railroad, was asked
to day fthe cash accounts of S. J. Dogeett. the
Chicago cashier of the company, were sic, 900 to
500. 600 short, reported. There is no truth
in the statement" he sad II never told any.
one that Mr. Doeeetts accounts were short
My duty is to make periodical examinations of
all agency accounts. When l arrived here,
March %, had not the slightest thought that
anything was wrong with Mr. Dcggett's ac-
counts, and consequently the report that his
discharge grew out of the Pittshurg inyestiga-
ton is untrue. In looking over his accounts
discovered that he has neglected mis- business.
and at once recommended mis- dismissal, without
showing whether his accounts were right or
wrong, but simply because he had failed to do
his duty. Further examinations hsveconvinced
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-16

in India napolis, Chicago, Baltimore. St.
Louis, Philadelphia, Steubenville and Cleve-
land. He wss identified by Federalstreet
merchant, WHO. among numerous other Allie
gheny business men; was vicrimized by Ander
in 1891
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-16

PITTsBURG. April I5-Henry. alias George
Anderson a notorious confidence operator, was
to-day recognized and arrested by roundsman
Thompson and detective Kernman. OF Allegheny
City. In his pockets were found references to
numerous transactions with prominent business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-16
More Suspensions To Be Asked.

CHICAGO, April 15.-The general managers of
the Northwestern railways to-day appointed
Messrs Faithorn, Wicker, Hanley. Mellen and
Clark committee TO formulate petition to
present to the Interstate Commissioners asking
the suspension of the long d-short-haul clause
between Chicago and St. Paul. The committee
to go to Washington on Monday next. 1t is
understood that the Burlington & Northern is
not in sympathy with the move believing that
Dubuque Lacrosse and Wncna should ALEC
nave the benefit of the suspension. Other Off
Gals afraid that if the discrimination Of low
rates is made in favor of Minneapolis and St
Paul. the Minnesota Legislature will be ap-
peaied to by the interior towns to scale down
local rates in proportion to those enjoyed by the
two cities mentioned.
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the shorter distance. The result has been that
Eastern sugar reiners have been entirely ex-
cluded from markets which, geographically. be-
long to them upon all grades of sugars made by
the San Francisco refiuers."
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me that did not act unwisely. His accounts
. were all mixed ND. Until they have been exam
ined at Pittsburg, nothing will be known
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-16

Great Storm on the Newfoundland Coast
ST. JOHNS, n. F., April ia terrific gale
ragged along the west coast of this island all
Wednesday, causing serious loss of life and
great destruction of property. Near Rose
Blanche two large skiffs went down at their
moorines and five men were drowned Another
ran ashore about the same place and was dashed
to pieces. The crew were saved with much DIFF
fculty. Grave fears entertained for the
safety of four schooners and large boat. Thew
were out in the gale and have not been heard
from since
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LOCHI w GATHER fl6COrO.
INDIANAPOLIS, April Is. 1887.
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Followin is comparative statement of the
condition of Temperature and rainfall on April

Maximum temperature. IS; minimum Temporal
ture 50.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21


The following information relating to pat
ents granted by the United States patent of
flee, for the week ending April 10, 1887, as
compiled from the official records by the
Howard Bros, solicitors of patents, cor. 7th
and E SITS. n. W., Washington, D. c.:
Issued to residents of Ohio:
j. D. Adams. Bellaire, batch for making
glass.
j. D. Bachel, New Berlin, musical instru-
ment.
J. Bainer, Piqua, shelf bracket.
+. A. Bork, Columbus, cuff or collar but
ton.
Stephen G. Burke, Edon, furnace crate.
j. W. Callard Toledo, water-flter.
H. G Cannon and J. P. Canty, Macarthur;
railway switch.
J. Creger, Cincinnati, clay pulverizer. :.
j. l.. Culberton, Hendrysburg, I adlock.
j. @. Dalton, Columbus, adjustable saw
tooth.
j. M. Dunn and W. E. sidnell. Norwalk.
feed water heater.
A. @. Evans, Springfield, corn-planter.
W. Fish and I. Dester, Pleasant Hill, tool
holder.
B. L. Fletcher, Cincinnati, wire fence ma
chine.
H. E. Hinmars,R avenna, butter-jar.
w: y. Jones and w. s. Rogers, Hamilton,
gearing.
L. B. Lake and E. Sawyer, Toledo, adjusta-
BILE holder for books &C.
F. Lane, Cleveland, clamp for stretching
or tentering cloth.
F. A. Lyman, Cleveland, vapor stove.
s. E. Masher, Chillicothe, automatic fre-
extinguisher.
P. W. Owens, Granville, fruit-drier.
ID. A. Phelps, Cincinnati, clothes-tongs.
w. III. Brice jr. Cleveland, printing press.
w. FL. Brice jr. Cleveland, chase hook for
printing presses.
G. W. Rugg, Newark, celery collar.
LMaria L. Storer, Cincinnati, manufacture
of pottery.
j. F. Winchell, Springfield, drill-press.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21

The @. FL. & D. folks have sent out the new
tariff. sheets to their agents. Agents are au.
thorized to sell to parties of ten or more, go.
ing on same train, special excursion tickets
From Toledo to Cincinnati the single fare il
1886, the round trip 5000, excursion rate
for ten or more So. The rates are moi
changed to any great extent. Special rates
are only made ON round trips, thus cutting of
the theatrical troupes from the benefits Of
this rule.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21

The stockholders of the gas and oil compa-
ny met on Tuesday evening, the meeting be-
ing we'll attended. After considerable talk
the fact was revealed that the directors were
ready to contract for boring, but did not
wish to obligate themselves until one-half of
the stock was paid in. An expression of the
meeting was had, and with but few except
ions, all present signifed their willingness to
be assessed the 50 per cent. within ten days.
Now let the amount be paid in and the board
of directors contract for work at once. Val
liable time is being lost through delay. Let
the good work 60 forward.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21
For Arbor Day.

The button ball tree is fine ornamental
tree.
White oak makes one of the finest park
trees.
Paper birch is one of the most ornamental
of trees.
Wild black cherry makes fine timber or
ornamental tree.
Butternut is rapid growing tree on good
soil, and ornamental.
Black walnut is first class tree for orna-
mental and useful work.
Cucumber tree is fine tree for lawn or
park, neat in appearance.
Btternut is very rapid, growing on moist
soils even if the soil is thin.
Hemlock is valuable on hillsides having an
eastern of northern exposure and near water.
Redmaple will grow on any soil, but seldom
makes large tree unless in moist ground.
Shell-bark hickory, though growing in al
most all situations, does best in deep, rich
loan.
The English, American or Dutch elm will
grow in any situation and make good-sized
| trees.
Black or cherry birch will grow on the
poorest rocky soils; good for ornamental
planting.
Red pine is fine tree for light lands; of
rapid growth, and desirable as an orna-
mental tree.
Pignut hickory is one of the best of timber
trees, useful and ornamental; stout-growing
on poor land.
White ash tree of the first order for timber
makes a fine roadside tree, but is late in CON-
ing into leaf.
Locust does we'll on comparatively thin
soils, although in some sections it is troubled
with the borer.
Sugar maple is good as forest or orna,
mental tree: will do well on rocky hillsides,
when once established.
American chestnut does we'll on any soil
that is we'll drained, good for timber 'planta'
tions, park or roadside.
Western catalpa is highly priced on ac-
count of its rapid growth and its durability
fine also as an ornamental tree.
All the large growing thorns form fine
fringes along the borders of woodlands OF
parks, attractive in fruit or flower.
Three-cornered acacia is rapid growing OF
any ordinary land, fine foliage, suitable fol
yard, as hedge or isolated specimen.
American beech is fine tree for grouping
in parks or pleasure grounds, and does well
in thin soil when once established.
Red, or river birch, naturally grows in low
grounds, but fine ornamental tree in any
good loam fine for parks or plantations along
streams.
Pin oak, though naturally fond of moist
situations, is tree of most rapid growth ant
of beautiful form, and will adapt itself to al
most and situation.
Red oak, yellow oak, and yellow barket
oak all do we'll in light soils and are of rapit
growth. Nothing is more beautiful than vel.
w-barked oak for ornamental planting.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21
spr,ng and Summer Clothing.

Geo. Hahn, at his store two doors south of
the Bitter block, has new goods arriving
every day for spring and summer wear. His
goods are all new, and he is prepared to make
them up in the latest styles at extremely low
figures. Call in an examine his stock OF
Spring Clothing for Mems, Boys and Chill
dren's wear, the finest assortment ever Of
fered in Napoleon, and remember his stock
is all new. No table or shelf worn goods,
but all new just from the mandatory
Hahn will guarantee to save you money il
you will call and inspect his goods and prices
before you buy elsewhere. He is the old re-
liable clothing merchant of Napoleon, and
people can rely on what he says and sells
Won. 3t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21
Electric Light in Napoleon.

Mr.. A. Beard, of Fl. Wayne, who has valua-
BILE patents upon dynamos and electric
lamps, has been in the city during the past
week showing up his light to our citizens
His experiments have been quite successful,
and there is no doubt but that he has as good
an electric light as can be found anywhere.
1t is to be hoped that an electric plant may
be secured for Napoleon, as it is the light of
the age, and secures the best light for the
least money. Let our moneyed men organize
a company, and may our beautiful little city
be lighted by electricity before long, is our
wish.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21

There were several gentlemen in the city
on Saturday looking up the proposed Colum
bus & Northwestern Railway. This road ii
needed to complete Lima's attractions, ant
an effort started here will send itrolling from
Columbus and the valley of coal beyond *
the lumber regions and summer resorts o.
the far Northern Michigan. The people here
are anxious to have the new road constructed
and will give it all the assistance in theil
power.-Lima Cor. Leader.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21

One can tell the time of day by means of
flowers, of which there are twenty -four var
ieties, whose blossoms open successfully at
the different hours of the day and night. The
African marigold opens at in the evening
and closes at 4 in the morning; bat, if it does
not open, the next day will be rainy. Many
varieties of the water lily close and sink into
the water at sundown, to rise and bloom at
sunrise. The day lille opens at O'Clock in
the morning and the morning glory little
later.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21
The Bennett Opera Co.


.ssThis troupe amused large audience at
Rink Opera House on Monday evening The
piece rendered upon the occasion was Fra
Diavolo, and while we have operas with more
musical rhythm in them to our ears, the act
ing of the principal characters was creditable
in the extreme, unless it was little too much
impetuosity shown by Beppo, one of the ban
dts, who marred the piece somewhat by
"putting it on little too thick" to use
vulgar expression. The Fra Diavolo of Mr..
Geo. Traverner was carried out in finished
manner. He was typical bandit gentleman,
and has musical voice which at once enlists
the praise of his audience and ranks him a
tenor of no mean pretensions. Too much
praise cannot be given Miss Nellie Goodwin
and Miss George Tompkins, the former as
Lady Allcars and the latter as Zerlina. Both
sustained themselves in high degree and
showed themselves to be not only Sat home"
on the stage, but possessors of sweet and
musical voices. The chorus was passibiy
good and the characters of the balance OF the
play was probably above the average. Our
citizens would like to see the company IN
other operas, and it is to be hoped they may
have that pleasure in the near future.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21

Merchants often complain of citizens be-
cause they 60 to neighboring towns to do their
trading, yet they themselves send abroad
when they want small job of printing done
which can be done as well here as else
where-because they can make possible
saving of a few cents. This is false economy
Saving at the spigot and wasting at the
bung." When you talk of patronizing home
industries you should examine whether you
are not yourself violating that practical rule.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21
MARRIED.

M1LLER-BABoooK.-A the residence OF
Harrison Hudson, by Elder Hilliard Hudson,
on the 10Th day Of April, 1887, Dr.. Stanton E.
Miller, of Fulton county, and Miss Alma A.
Babcock, of Henry county. May the blessings
of Heaven attend the Doctor and his estima
BILE bride through the journey of life, that at
the close Of the same they may have home
in the land of light and song. g d. 81 p.
HuNTER- -BRADIEY.--O On the 18th inst' N
Napoleon, by D. w. Frease, ]. T., MI. ". y.
Hunter, Of Defiance, and Miss Dora bradley,
of Napoleon.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21
Burned to Death


A horrible accident occurred in Delaware
township Saturday morning at about eight
O'Clock whereby the bright and nearly ten
year old daughter of Nelson Grogg suffered
a terrible death. The little girl, whose par
ents live ON the banks of the Maumee, had
gone to the river to fish together with her
Younger sister. A fire was burning on the
shore and the little girl either played with 1t
or casually drew too near to it. At any rate
her clothes became ignited and the poor girl
did not think of jumping into the river, until
every thread of her attire from her shoes up
had fallen from her body reduced to ashes.
Then in her agony she jumped into the river
and when her mother s attention was attracted
to the river by the shrieks of the little suffer-
er, nothing but her head could be seen above
the water. Her mother took her from the
river and found her body and arms burned TO
crisp. DR.. Powell was summoned, but the
girl was beyond help. She died about -FOUR
hours after the accident occurred. ---Defance
Dem. ~
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21

The firm of Groschner & Reddersen has
been dissolved, Mr.. Groschner buying the
interest of his partner, Mr.. Reddersen. The
change was made necessary by the determine
ton of MIR. Reddersen to locate with his
family in the west, where he will go into
business. The firm is one of the Oldest in
the place and has been successful one
financially. We wish both the remaining
and outgoing continued success. The firm
is now busily invoicing.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21

We have been informed by number OF
Delta's business men that the passage of the
prohibition ordinance there has been injuri-
GUS to the business of that city, and that the
Touring mills ran only two days out of six
last week, while those of Swanton ran day
and night the entire week. This should be a
straw to the Wauseon Council and the busi-
ness men of Wauseon generally to let we'll
enough alone.-Wduseon Eapositor.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21
Letter List -

Letters remaining uncalled for at the Ma
,o,eon. Ohio, Post-O Office, for the week end
ing April 21, 1887.
Mary Printice, Nm. H. Connolly, Maggie
Cochran. VIM. Biler, Chas. s. Wheeler, Ma
ry Jackachel, Orier Larcem, Emma Mathis
Maria Norden and Mrs. W. M. Beckham q
POSTAL -CAREs-John Brinkman.
Persons calling for letters will please say
thew are advertised, and give the date.
8. @. HAAG, P. M.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21

Call at our CALLERS and see our new land
scape pictures painted by hand in oil which
we buy direct from the manufacturers tor
cash, and if any party in the county can beat
us in price or quantity, then we shall not
blame them, but as we are dealing in nothing
but pictures and picture frames we arc going
to see who is boss in that line.
GARDNER & Son.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21
GARDENERS LOCAL.

You can find the largest lot of picture
frames, and the finest assortment at Gard
ner's ever brought to Napoleon, and will be
sold for less money than any ever offered in
the county before. 1t will pay you to call
and get prices before buying elsewhere.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21

The Defiance Normal College has been the
most successful in the past year. Prof.
Hogue promises that the ten weeks term be-
ginning next Monday, will afford the best
chances for teachers ever offered in this part
of the State.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21

Geo. Hahn has the boss coat-maker in
Northwestern Ohio. Those wanting spring
suit should not fail calling upon Hahn, the
old reliable colthing merchant. His goods
are all new, stylish and sold at low prices.
Call in and see him and his goods. 3t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21

During the thunder storm Thursday night,
between II and 12 O'Clock, lightning struck
straw stack on the farm of B. F. Pontious,
south end of town, killing four head of cattle
and consuming the straw stack. The fire en-
gine was out, but was not used.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-04-21

Ferdinand Roessing has made several
noticeable improvements in his brewery at
Napoleon. Mr.. Roessing has put in the
Greenwald system of refrigerating, which
keeps the cellar cool without the use of ice.-
Mr.. Roessing brews frstclass beverage,
well liked in our neighboring city.-Detance
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